dumping

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Miller, 53, says he is running because the city needs a strong manager to tackle problems like lagging housing production, homeless encampments and illegal dumping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He told me the city has to do a better job of educating people about illegal dumping and how to report it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Under the party's plans, people would be paid "cash rewards" of up to £5,000 for information that leads to the successful prosecution of criminals dumping waste.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

His plan involved ordering hundreds of bigger jets from Boeing and Airbus, dumping many of United’s smallest regional jets and revamping the airline’s existing fleet with seatback screens, power ports and more spacious overhead bins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Every spring, Mom had us dumping layers of bagged soil and manure on top of the garden plot to help the seeds along.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon